Foldable Book Stand - Free 3D Print Model

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Agent Mess

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P1S

X1E

X1 Carbon

H2S

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H2C

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A1 mini

H2D Pro

H2D

X2D

A2L

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

2 h

1 plate

4.3(43)

Open in Bambu Studio

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1392

109

2.4 k

1.6 k

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Description

The Stand

This foldable book stand is designed to make learning more comfortable and use desk space more efficiently.

The design in question, went through multiple iterations. This final version is robust and stable enough to even hold heavy books, while still being light and portable.

The viewing angle can be adjusted easily.

Also, the stand folds completely flat, which makes it easy to transport it in your backpack or to discretely store it between your books.

Two wings can be spread out to hold the book in place.

How to Print

I printed the model you can see in the pictures on a Prusa MK3S+ in PLA with a layer height of 0.2mm.

The object also fits on a 180mm x 180mm bed, so that you can print it for example on a Prusa Mini. I would advise against scaling it further down, since the tolerances might become to tight. However making the object larger in your slicer should not be an issue.

The stand should print nicely with your standard settings and without supports.

As always, make sure that your filament is dry since this will have an impact on the strength of the hinges.

If you run into problems while printing, here are:

A few tips

If you can see, that the different parts are touching on the first layer, you might want to introduce Elephant foot compensation. (For PrusaSlicer, you can find this setting in the Advanced settings of your Print Settings)
For the hinges, we need to print some bridges, so it might be worth to optimize the related settings. A good idea could be to reduce the speed for Bridges. Also you can try to adjust the Bridge flow ratio.
Moreover, decreasing the temperature of the nozzle or improving part cooling can be beneficial for the bridges.

Make it your own

I have included the STEP file as well as my Fusion design file. Feel free to modify the stand as you please.

If you have questions, remarks, suggestions, I would be happy to hear from you.

Also you can support my work at https://buymeacoffee.com/agentmess

Comment & Rating (109)

@squid13

supports built into joints and it won't pivot and I can't get them out so the back won't fold up. one of the arms seem like the first layer failed. arms are also very flimsy nota bad design but didn't come out well

@HeroCarter

I'm here because im having the same support issue. I got 3 of the 4 tabs out but the last one won't go and because I'm trying everything that side of the hinge is starting to wear before I've had the chance to use it. didn't have that first layer issue you had though. (printing on an a1 in pla)

@user_1410318720

I'm the same, scanned and it doesn't work

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@JeNNie

The side tabs need work. They're too loose and flop over, it will not hold a book.

@bigest

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Nice!

@user_3095789921

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super 👌

@tax_frauder

great model! there is a big issue however. the arms that hold the books are too loose this means that they won't stay upright. the solve i found was to use a rubber band in both of them. that seemed to work

@user_4044516982

are the extinguishers supports

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@user_3302858849

The holes allow the movable parts of the joints to have contact with the print bed during printing. The design does not include supports that need to be removed after printing

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@123ethanchan

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good

@Deathias

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As others have mentioned. Some of the tolerances are a bit wonky, but every printer is a bit different so I understand. All in all, a great print. Takes up a fraction of the room my other printed book stand does and does a better job holding it and looks way better too. Great job.